Exclusive Microbiology Jobs at Minimalist

Microbiology Jobs at Minimalist

Looking for premium Microbiology Jobs in the skincare and cosmetics industry? Minimalist Careers has opened an exciting opportunity for the role of Quality Assurance Executive in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. This is an excellent chance for candidates seeking Quality Assurance Executive Jobs and a rewarding opportunity for life science graduates to work with one of India’s fastest-growing science-backed skincare brands. If you have experience in QA operations, cosmetics manufacturing, microbiology, or shop-floor quality systems, this role can help you build a strong career in modern FMCG and cosmetic manufacturing.

About the Company

Minimalist is a science-backed Indian skincare brand built on the core values of efficacy, transparency, and comprehensiveness. The brand is known for its ingredient-first approach and formulates high-performance skincare products using proven actives and clean formulations.

The company focuses on creating high-quality products using best-in-class ingredients at its own manufacturing facility. Through its commitment to “Hide Nothing,” the brand emphasizes authenticity and honesty in skincare by clearly communicating what goes into each product and why.

With a portfolio of 60+ SKUs across Skincare, Haircare, and Bodycare, the brand continues to expand its presence across India through Modern Trade (MT) and General Trade (GT) channels. Its international footprint spans 15+ countries including the UK, USA, UAE, KSA, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Canada, and Australia.

Job Details:

Job Title: Quality Assurance Executive
Location: Haridwar
Company: Minimalist

Microbiology Job Summary

The Floating CCP Auditor is deployed against the CM batch schedule to provide brand-side witness presence at Critical Control Points (CCPs), including:

Dispensing
Granulation
Blending
Filling / Compression
Line Clearance
In-process Checks
Primary Packaging Start

The role functions as a real-time observation seat where the auditor:

Observes operations
Verifies execution against approved BMR/SOPs
Witnesses sampling processes
Documents findings in the brand-side digital system
Escalates defined triggers to the Resident QA Lead and CM Shift-in-Charge

The auditor does not direct, train, or sign for CM operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. CCP Witness Presence

Maintain physical presence at scheduled CCPs as per the coverage roster issued by the Resident QA Lead.
Focus primarily on:
- Dispensing
- Manufacturing
- Filling
- Line Clearance

Verify CPP execution against:

Approved BMR steps
Brand-approved SOPs

Verify:

Temperature
Pressure
RPM
Sequence
Hold time
Line-clearance checklist completion

Witness CM in-process sampling at defined frequencies.
Verify:

Sample volume
Container
Labelling
Transfer to CM QC

Witness change-over cleaning and disinfection at:

Batch start
Changeover stages

Verify execution against:

CM cleaning SOP
Agreed competency criteria

2. Documentation in the Brand-side Digital System
Record all observations on the company-issued tablet within the digital quality system.
Ensure entries are:

Timestamped
Photo-evidenced
Geotagged where applicable

Submit end-of-shift reports covering:

CCPs witnessed
Deviations observed
Samples witnessed
Escalations raised
CM responsiveness

3. Trigger-Based Escalation
Identify defined trigger events, including:

Temperature excursions beyond agreed limits
Missing line-clearance signatures
Dispensing weights outside tolerance
Water TDS/conductivity excursions
Environmental RH/temperature deviations

Issue written escalations to:

CM Shift-in-Charge
Resident QA Lead

Submit escalations within 15 minutes of observation.
Include:

Photographs
BMR step references

For predefined stop-work triggers:

Request written halt instructions to CM Shift-in-Charge
Document CM decisions in the brand-side system

4. Sampling — Witness Only
Witness CM sampling for:

Raw materials
In-process samples
Semi-finished bulk
Finished goods

Verify sampling aligns with the approved plan.

5. Verification of Pre-Requisites

Verify through observation and CM record checks:

Shop-floor environmental conditions
Purified water QC parameter availability
Calibration validity stickers on critical instruments
Gowning and personal hygiene compliance of CM operators

Verification only applies; corrective instruction remains the responsibility of the CM Shift-in-Charge.

Additional verification includes:

Material identity
Dispensing weights
Batch sequence compliance against approved BMRs
Documentation of any observed variance

Required Qualifications: B.Sc. in Microbiology, or related field

Experience:

2–5 years of shop-floor QA experience in:

Cosmetics
Personal Care
FMCG manufacturing

Experience should include significant shop-floor exposure rather than being exclusively QC lab-based.

Required Exposure

In-process checks
BMR step verification
Line clearance
Change-over cleaning

Knowledge Requirements

Working familiarity with:
- ISO 22716
- Cosmetics Rules 2020
- BIS standards relevant to:
  - Shampoos
  - Emulsions
  - Serums

Technical Skills

Comfort using tablet-based digital observation tools
Structured factual documentation skills

Preferred / Differentiating Factors

Prior brand-side embedded experience at a 3P/CM site
Hands-on exposure to:
- Shampoo lines
- Emulsion lines
- Serum lines

Understanding of:

Viscosity
Phase management
Fill-weight checks
Microbial-risk awareness

Willingness to work:

CCP-aligned rotating shifts
Unannounced night or early shifts

Strong factual deviation-writing discipline (Work-sample test administered during interview)

Key Competencies for Microbiology Jobs

Real-time deviation recognition on cosmetics lines
Strong witness-vs-execute discipline:
- Observe and document
- Do not direct operations
Evidence-oriented reporting:
- Photographic documentation
- Timestamp-based observations
- No opinion-based reporting
Ability to remain independent under shop-floor social pressure
Strong punctuality and shift discipline
Flexibility to be reassigned according to batch schedules